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Proclamation 10934 is a presidential proclamation signed on May 7, 2025, designating May 8, 2025 as “Victory Day for World War II.” It is a symbolic declaration issued under the President’s constitutional authority and does not carry the force of law or create any legal obligations.
The proclamation formally names May 8, 2025 — the 80th anniversary of Germany’s unconditional surrender in 1945 — as a commemorative day. It does not establish a federal holiday, alter the existing federal calendar, mandate any government closures, or direct any agency action. The document is commemorative only; no funding, rulemaking, or enforceable directive accompanies it.
Because the proclamation creates no legal requirements, no individuals, agencies, businesses, or organizations are obligated to take any action as a result. It may prompt voluntary public or government observances of the anniversary, but participation is not required by the document itself.